Don’t you love all the extra mail the month of December normally brings with it? It’s fun to open all the pretty Christmas cards and see the family photos, but I especially enjoy reading the newsy letters that are often included.

Sending such newsy letters is one of our family's longest standing holiday traditions. Not only do our annual Christmas updates help us keep in touch with distant family and friends, but they also provide an easy way to chronicle our family history and to share Christ/give testimony to God's faithfulness.

"Bless the LORD, my soul, and do not forget any of His benefits." - Psalm 103:2 

“Remember the wonders [the LORD] has done, His marvels, and the judgments He has pronounced.”  - 1 Chronicles 16:12 

“We will not hide them from their children but will declare to the next generation the praises of the LORD and His might, and the wonders He has performed. - Psalm 78: 4 

- Episode 19: Amazing Stories of God's Provision

- Glad Tidings: my book, which includes the first 25 Years of the Flanders Family Christmas letters, along with a few favorite family recipes, traditions, quotes, and ideas for fully celebrating the season

- How to Write a Christmas Letter People Want to Read: includes tips, patterns, templates, samples, and even free printable stationery

- More of our Family Christmas Letters: a full listing of all the annual updates we've sent family and friends in years past

- Our Christmas Card Assembly Line: a listing of all the various "jobs" each child does to help

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- Instagram: follow @flanders_family for more great content

- Family Blog: Flanders Family Home Life (parenting tips, homeschool help, lots of free printables!) 

- Marriage Blog: Loving Life at Home  (encouragement in your roles as wife, mother, believer)